Products Zopiclone is commercially available in tablet form (Imovane, auto-generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. In the United States, the pure -enantiomer eszopiclone is also available (Lunesta). Structure and properties Zopiclone (C17H17ClN6O3, Mr = 388.8 g/mol) is a racemate and belongs to the cyclopyrrolones. It exists as a white to slightly … Zopiclone
Products Minocycline is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Minocin). It has been approved in many countries since 1984. Minac capsules are out of commerce. Topical medicines are additionally available in some countries. Structure and properties Minocylcine (C23H27N3O7, Mr = 457.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as minocycline hydrochloride, a yellow, crystalline, hygroscopic … Minocycline
Symptoms After the initial clinical manifestation in the form of chickenpox, the virus remains in a latent stage in the dorsal root ganglia for life. Reactivation of the virus occurs particularly in the presence of weakened immune defenses. Vesicles with cloudy contents form in the area supplied by the infected nerve, e.g. on the trunk … Shingles: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Definition So-called “creeping in” is a gradual increase in the dose of a drug over days or a few weeks. This is used to slowly accustom the patient to the drug and to test individual tolerability. Creeping in helps to avoid undesirable effects. The target dose may be predefined or determined individually. In the second … Gradual Increase of the Dose of a Drug
Diazepam is a psychotropic drug belonging to the group of tranquillizers. It is primarily used to treat anxiety and epilepsy. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that has become known by the trade name Valium. What is diazepam? Diazepam is a psychotropic drug in the tranquilizer group. It is primarily used to treat anxiety and epilepsy. As … Diazepam: Effects, Uses & Risks
Symptoms Flashing, stabbing, sharp, short-lasting pain in the cheek, lips, chin, and lower jaw Muscle spasms (“tic douloureux”). Hypersensitivity to touch Weight loss: chewing causes pain, patients stop eating Usually unilateral, very rarely bilateral. Trigger: Touching, washing, shaving, smoking, talking, brushing teeth, eating and the like. Trigger zones: Small areas in the nasolabial fold on … Trigeminal Neuralgia: Causes and Treatment
The word psychopharmacology builds on the three Greek words “soul,” “drug,” and “teaching.” It studies the effects of psychoactive substances on humans and animals, with the goal of therapeutic application. The effects of active substances on the nervous system and the resulting reactions in experience and behavior are researched and described. What is psychopharmacology? Psychopharmacology … Psychopharmacology: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Nimodipine is the name given to a drug. The drug belongs to the calcium channel blockers. What is nimodipine? Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker; it is used primarily in the elderly to treat brain-related performance disorders such as dementia. Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker, it is used primarily in the elderly for the … Nimodipine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Coordination is understood as the interaction of different control, perception and motor elements. It is important for an orderly human movement process. What is coordination? Coordination is understood as the interaction of different control, perception and motor elements. It is important for an orderly human movement sequence. Movement and exercise sciences classify movement coordination as … Coordination: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Paracetamol is a drug used primarily for mild to moderate pain, cold symptoms, and to reduce fever. Paracetamol is used both as a single drug and in combination with other drugs. What is acetaminophen? Paracetamol is a drug used primarily for mild to moderate pain, cold symptoms, and to lower fever. The analgesic and antipyretic … Paracetamol: Effects, Uses & Risks
Definition A dose is usually the amount of an active pharmaceutical ingredient or drug intended for administration. It is often expressed in milligrams (mg). However, indications such as micrograms (µg), grams (g), or millimoles (mmol) are also commonly used. Examples and terms The aromatase inhibitor letrozole is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets … Dose
Symptoms Migraine occurs in attacks. It may announce itself up to three days before an attack with various precursors (prodromes). These include, for example: Mood changes Fatigue Hunger Frequent yawning Irritability Aura may occur before the headache phase in up to about one-third of patients: Visual disturbances such as flickering lights, dots or lines, facial … Migraine Headache
